Full-day tour: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Boat Houses & Ine Bay
Last updated: August 26, 2026
Escape the crowds and discover the breathtaking coastline of northern Kyoto on a full-day tour to Amanohashidate and the picturesque fishing village of Ine. This scenic journey combines one of Japan's Three Scenic Views with a peaceful cruise through Ine Bay, offering an unforgettable glimpse into the region's natural beauty and maritime heritage.
Itinerary
Departure
- Start point: Kyoto Station Hachijo Entrance Square Sunken Garden
- Stop at: Ine Fishing Village
- Stop at: Ine Bay Sightseeing Boat
- Stop at: Amanohashidate Viewland
- Stop at: Kaisen Bridge
- Stop at: Amanohashidate Beach
- Stop at: Chionji Temple
- Stop at: Kayabuki No Sato
- Stop at: Miyama Folk Museum
Frequently Asked Questions
You can, but it's a slow haul from Kyoto — well over two hours each way with transfers, and Ine's boat houses need a further local bus. That's exactly what the coach day tour removes: one seat covers the sandbar, Ine and the bay cruise in a single day.
Matanozoki: at the hilltop viewpoint you turn your back, bend over and look at the sandbar between your legs. Upside down, the pine-covered bar seems to float like a bridge across the sky — which is how 'Amanohashidate', the bridge to heaven, got its name.
A fishing village where wooden houses stand directly on the water with boat garages built into their ground floors — often called the Venice of Japan. The bay cruise gives the best angle on them, usually with seagulls escorting the boat.